Gardiner, Dakota Colby March 15, 1989 - October 8, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden, unexpected and tragic passing of our beloved Dakota on October 8th, 2017 in Kitchener, ON. Cherished son of Debra Gardiner and Raymond Lloyd of Smiths Falls, much loved brother of Brittany Gardiner of Ottawa and Russell Lloyd (Jacinthe Faucher) of Ottawa, Adored grandson of Daphne Gardiner of Smiths Falls and Edward (Ned) Gardiner of Smiths Falls, nephew of Al (Ghislaine) Gardiner of Mattawa and Ginger Gardiner of St. Albert AB, uncle of Chance and Nolan. He will be fondly remembered by his friends in Carleton Place/Ottawa and his countless friends and coworkers in Kitchener-Waterloo and Alberta. He will truly be forever and immeasurably missed by all. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. If desired memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.